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As someone who suffers from chronic lower back pain, I know how big of an impact it can have on day-to-day living. My own experience involved doctors wanting prescribe strong medications and epidural steroid injections. As a busy mom of two, I couldn’t live my life in a medicated fog and didn’t want to depend on getting epidurals on a regular basis either. I instead found natural ways to treat chronic pain and want to share my success stories with others.
Acupuncture
One of the first things I tried after deciding against epidural injections was acupuncture. I was admittedly afraid to try it, but was so amazed by the pain relief I felt even after just one visit (and the needles really didn’t hurt, promise!) My visits were initially on a weekly basis and I would get a few days of relief at first, but the relief began lasting longer and longer so I spaced my visits apart more. I now visit about once a month or as needed as my pain is much less severe than it used to be.
At-Home Devices
Not everyone can get acupuncture every time they’re in pain, so #2 and #3 on my list of natural ways to treat chronic pain are devices that you can use in the comfort of your own home. I have had great success with both a Swing Machine and a TENS Unit, and would recommend that anyone with chronic pain gives both a try! The Swing Machine (also called a Chi Machine) gently rocks your legs side to side and can alleviate pain of many sorts as well as reduce stress and anxiety. The TENS unit provides targeted electro muscle stimulation for pain management and rehabilitation and is similar to what many rehabilitation facilities use.
Proper Exercise
When I say “proper” exercise, what I mean is that you need to find what exercise works best for you without exacerbating your pain. I absolutely loved Pilates for years, but found that my pain was worse after my classes so I switched to yoga and was amazed at the difference it made. The gentler workout still keeps me in shape, but it helps my pain instead of making it worse. I do have to avoid certain poses, but I also have found a few go-to poses that I can do whenever I have a pain flare-up.
Curamin® Stop Pain Now
I’m a strong believer in taking vitamins and supplements to keep my body in optimal condition. I recently discovered a natural and effective herbal supplement for chronic pain called Curamin® Stop Pain Now. Curamin® is different from OTC pain meds and prescription drugs that can sometimes have negative side effects, so I was excited to give it a try. What attracted me most to Curamin® is that it doesn’t just mask occasional pain, it gets to the source and stops it.
We’re in the middle of moving so my back pain has flared up again from all of the bending and lifting. After a couple of weeks of taking Curamin® Extra Strength 60 count daily as recommended, I do definitely feel like my pain level has improved. Instead of popping OTC or prescription pain meds, I’ve been using Curamin® instead and I’m very happy with the results thus far. Instead of lying around in pain, I can get on with my day and keep up with my kids!
The clinically studied ingredients in Curamin® were carefully selected for pain relief and it’s safe, effective and non-addictive. There’s good reason it’s the #1 selling brand and has been voted #1 for pain relief. I purchased Curamin® at my local Sprouts store, check out the store locator to find a retailer near you. Hello Curamin®, goodbye pain!
What Are Your Favorite Natural Ways to Treat Chronic Pain?
Do you suffer from chronic pain? What methods have you tried to treat your pain and how have they worked for you? I love comparing notes with others, there’s always something new to learn! Feel free to leave a comment below to share your own chronic pain story!
I worked in a spine center for orthopedics for years, and we have many patients who claimed to benefit from a TENS unit. #client
It does work wonders!
Hi Jennifer, I have chronic back pain and what I’ve read here is very helpful. I’ve never tried acupuncture and it seems like a good idea to give it a shot. My back pain is not severe so do you think it would be okay for me to go only once a month? Angel
Hi Angel! Thanks for reading the article, I’m so glad you found it helpful! You know, it’s tough to say how often you’d need acupuncture as everyone has different results. My advice would be to give it a try and see how you feel afterwards and decide from there. You might only feel better for a day or two the first time, or it might be a couple weeks of relief, so it’s tough to say. I hope it works well for you!